The Bhangar Division within the Kolkata Police is the latest addition to its jurisdiction, being the youngest and newest station. Situated approximately 15 km away from the New Town area and in close proximity to the EM Bypass, Bhangar is emerging as a vital location. The newly formed Bhangar Division comprises eight police stations: Hatisala, Bhangar, Polerhat, Uttar Kashipur, Bijoyganj Bazar, Narayanpur, Bodra, and Chandaneswar. Efforts are currently underway on a war footing to develop infrastructure for these new police stations.
Bhangar is the 10th division of the Kolkata Police, spanning 232 sq km on Kolkata’s eastern fringes. The Division was deployed after the virtual inauguration by Smt Mamata Banerjee, the Hon’ble Chief Minister of West Bengal. IPS Saikat Ghosh has taken charge as the Deputy Commissioner (DC) of the Bhangar Division. Additionally, Middya Imamuddin has been appointed as the Officer-In-Charge (OC) of the newly established Bhangar Traffic Guard. Susanta Mondal will serve as the Officer-In-Charge of the Bhangar Police Station, while Amit Kumar Chatterjee will take on the role at the Uttar Kashipur Police Station. Sunil Debnath has been transferred to serve as the Officer-In-Charge of the Chandaneswar Police Station, and Sarfaraz Ahmed will take charge of the Polerhat Police Station. Furthermore, two Assistant Commissioners (AC) of the Kolkata Police have been assigned to Bhangar.
The regular operations of the Hatishala, Bijoyganj Bazar, Bodra and Madhabpur Police Stations under the Bhangar Division will function from Polerhat, Uttar Kashipur, Bhangar and Chandaneswar police stations respectively.
IPS Saikat Ghosh, Deputy Commissioner (DC) of Bhangar Division, Kolkata Police, remarked, “The inauguration of the Bhangar Division has created huge enthusiasm among the citizens here. We have received positive feedback from the local people. After all, Kolkata Police itself has created a benchmark with the services it provides. Since we are at the nascent stage, we have started with the necessities. Further infrastructural development work is underway. In the coming days, Bhangar Division will be at par with the other divisions of the Kolkata Police.”
The focus areas of the Bhangar Division are manifold. Firstly, the initiative aims to significantly improve the traffic situation in the Bhangar area, despite some parts being semi-rural, as the volume of vehicles remains high. Secondly, with the expertise of Kolkata Police personnel, there is an expectation of enhancing the law and order situation in the area. However, there are challenges to overcome. The geographical area covered by the Bhangar Division is larger than any other division of the Kolkata Police, posing logistical challenges. Additionally, there is ongoing work to address manpower, infrastructure, and equipment needs. Transitioning from State Police jurisdiction to Kolkata Police represents a significant paradigm shift. Nevertheless, there is optimism that improvements will continue, and the citizens are already applauding the measures undertaken by the Kolkata Police.
“One of the key areas we focus on is the community development programmes. These programmes, initiated by the Kolkata Police, have been highly popular over the years. We are eager to launch new initiatives where young people actively participate, including blood donation camps and employment-oriented projects. Our aim is to bridge the gap with citizens and address their needs effectively. We are constantly in touch with the citizens and have already received positive feedback indicating a reduction in crime rates. We are constantly in touch with the Lalbazar Headquarters to ensure effective collaboration. We are fully committed to providing quality services to the citizens of Bhangar for their well-being,” signed off IPS Saikat Ghosh, the dedicated and committed Deputy Commissioner of the Bhangar Division of Kolkata Police.
The Friendship Cup Football Tournament in the Bhangar Division, under the C Policing wing, has witnessed good crowds and active participation from the local youth. This year, 64 teams from the entire division have registered for this mega football tournament. Apart from that, the Kiran Project will be initiated soon in the Bhangar Division to provide various skill development training. One can only hope that in the coming days, the Bhangar Division will undergo a transformation for the betterment of the citizens.
Bhangar Division: A Game Changer
